May 2016 | Just Muddling Through Life

30 May 2016

Charlotte Fashion

Outfit – Nightfall

As I've mentioned before, just because it's summer, doesn't mean I stop wearing the darker colours I prefer all the time. And on a rainy, overcast day here in Hong Kong, these colours feel more appropriate somehow (because summer is the rainy season here). I was never…

28 May 2016

Charlotte Music

Review – Catfish and the Bottlemen: The Ride

Catfish and the Bottlemen launched into our lives two years ago with their debut album, The Balcony, which seemed to breathe life back into the British indie-rock scene, with everyman lyrics and prevalent use of guitars, especially in a time of music saturated with electronic effects. Now,…

25 May 2016

Charlotte Travel

Hong Kong at Night

When I first moved to Hong Kong, I was overwhelmed. By the culture shock, by the crammed streets, by the language foreign to my ears, and by the vast, towering skyscrapers dominating the skyline. Honestly, I thought most of them were pretty ugly. I grew up in the…

23 May 2016

Charlotte Fashion

Outfit – Mix It Up

When in doubt, find a short skirt and a pair of boots. That was my thought process for this outfit anyway, which was thrown together very quickly. I'm always mixing and matching my wardrobe these days too, as I've got a limited amount of clothes with me here. I have…

21 May 2016

Charlotte Music

Review – Against The Current: In Our Bones

It's a little bit of everything, yet somehow it all works together. Against The Current's debut record has been highly anticipated by their fans, most of whom will know them from their YouTube channel (containing many covers, as well as their original songs), and 2 previous EP releases.…

18 May 2016

Charlotte Life, Travel

Junk Boat Party | Hong Kong

Oh, the sweet, sweet freedom of having a Saturday off... I know my job isn't the hardest in the world, and there are plenty of other people who work far more hours than I do. But working 46 hours a week with very young children, with 1 day…

16 May 2016

Charlotte Fashion

Outfit – Dressing In Denim

Summer is most definitely coming, and it's getting warmer and warmer (and more and more humid here all the time). Despite being denim, this dress is surprisingly light, so most of the time I don't get too hot in it - though it's not my first choice on…

14 May 2016

Charlotte Travel

Travel Inspiration – South West France

While living in France, I began to think that every town I visited there looked the same, especially as the months wore on. But now, as I look back at my photos, I can see some of the differences coming to light, especially so in the south west…

11 May 2016

Charlotte Books

Top Five Classic Novels

What makes a novel a classic? Ask this question to any literary-type person, and you'll probably get a range of answers. However, the most common seems to be that a classic is a novel that has stood the test of time, having been read by generations of…

9 May 2016

Charlotte Fashion

Outfit – Fields of Heather

How pretty is the pattern on this dress? The flowers are so delicate, but the black and purple colour scheme is a bit more mysterious, and falls in my palette range (you'll never catch me in pale or pastel florals). I love how easy dresses are, just being…

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